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hyperpnea /hy·per·pnea/ (hi″perp-ne´ah) abnormal increase in depth and rate of respiration.hyperpne´ic
hyperpnea [hī′pərpnē′ə] Etymology: Gk, hyper + pnoe, blowing an exaggerated deep, rapid, or labored respiration. It occurs normally with exercise and abnormally with aspirin overdose, pain, fever, hysteria, or any condition in which the supply of oxygen is inadequate, such as cardiac disease and respiratory disease. Also spelled hyperpnoea. Compare dyspnea, hypopnea, orthopnea, tachypnea. See also respiration rate. hyperpneic, hyperpnoic, adj. hyperpnea [hi″perp-ne´ah] increase in depth of breathing, which may or may not be accompanied by an increase in the respiratory rate. Maximal hyperpnea occurs during strenuous exercise. See also hyperventilation. adj., adj hyperpne´ic.
hyperpnea (hī·perpˑ·nēˈ· n rapid and deep respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally when associated with fevers or other disorders.
hyperpnea (hī´purpnē´ n an abnormal increase in respiratory volume; an abnormal increase in the rate and depth of breathing.
hyperpnea abnormal increase in depth and rate of respiration but not to the point of being labored, the critical point for dyspnea. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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